You came to see what's possible. This is it. The platform, the team, and the playbook behind raises that actually convert.
From raising capital to managing shareholders, we handle the heavy lifting so your team doesn't have to.
Everything that moves the needle on a raise, in one platform and backed by a team that runs it with you.
Your own branded raise page and a high-conversion checkout, powered by Stripe so investors can pay almost any way they want. Compliance, payment, and signatures in four simple steps.
Most platforms show you a number. We show you the people behind it: who's mid-checkout right now, where momentum is building, and how to reach the investors who stalled before they're gone.
Google Tag Manager built in, so every dollar behind the raise is measured, attributed, and optimized.
We design the raise page, draft and file your Form C, and handle the parts that slow founders down.
Raise from your customers, fans, and friends, plus 33,000+ investors who discover companies on our marketplace.
Launch announcement, webinar invites, incentive-ending alerts, and a full closing series, written and sent for you.
Most companies go from signed to live in about three to five weeks. We run point on all of it and keep you moving.
We collect and review your incorporation docs, bylaws or operating agreement, EIN documentation, and the rest of the standard checklist so your raise can go live.
Build it hands-on with our page builder, or hand it to our team and we design it for you. Templates or fully custom, your call.
We gather what we need, draft your Form C, send it back for review, and once you approve, file it with the SEC on your behalf.
No equity. No monthly subscription. No charge for your custom page or amendments.
These are standard fees and do not reflect any discounts. Any discounts offered will be reflected in the Highlander Issuer User Agreement executed at onboarding.
A side-by-side look at what's included, and what it actually costs.
| StartEngine | DealMaker | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront / setup fee | $5,000 | ~$10,000 | ~$20,500 activation |
| Fee on funds raised | 4.9% | ~7% | ~8.5% |
| Equity / warrants taken | None | ~2% in securities | None |
| Monthly subscription | None | None | ~$2,000 / mo |
| Custom raise page design | Included, free | Add-on | Paid (~$15k package) |
| Form C drafting & filing | Included | Varies | Varies |
| Form C amendments | Included, free | Varies | Varies |
Competitor figures are drawn from publicly available sources as of June 2026 and may change without notice. Provided for general comparison only; confirm current terms with each provider.


Pick a company to see their story.
Crowdfunded their vision with their community, then hit the public markets. Our investors backed their early journey.
A team of entrepreneurs and investors who care about getting your raise right.







Grab a time that works. We'll map your timeline, your structure, and exactly how to set your raise up to win.